Various metal drum shells compared

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Metal Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5Y970ma6E The Mapex Black Panther 2020 Metal Snare is a high-quality snare drum designed for drummers seeking a powerful and versatile sound suitable for various musical genres and playing styles. Part of Mapex’s Black Panther series, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials, this … Read more

Noble & Cooley Solid Snare Drums – Six 14×8 Wood Shells Compared

solid wood shells. oak, beech, maple, walnut, tulip, ash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9wtxTenSow low ash, low walnut both nice, high beech nice, high walnut also nice, high tulip also nice.  Ash kind of “bends down”, “rougher”, sloppyish.  Oak, solid, thick, dense.  Tulip, forgiving.   Noble & Cooley is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality drums, including solid snare drums, … Read more

Best sounding snare in his life + the PDP Concept Maple Classic kit — Drum Center Portsmouth

Tony Interlande, GM at DC/NH — loves the unique sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9wtxTenSow     The PDP Concept Maple Classic kit is a drum set offered by Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP), a subsidiary of Drum Workshop Inc. (DW). The Concept Maple Classic series combines vintage-inspired design elements with modern construction techniques to create a versatile and … Read more

Bearing Edges — Drum Sound Physics Part II

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efdlamETiE Per CGPT — The bearing edges of a drum refer to the outer edge where the drumhead comes into contact with the drum shell. The shape and construction of these edges play a crucial role in determining the overall sound and character of the drum. Here’s how bearing edges can affect the sound … Read more